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AI as an Author: Navigating Copyright Ownership in the Age of Generative AI The emergence of Generative AI certainly brought about a new burst of creativity, such that a person sitting at a keyboard can become a 'creator.' From realistic images of astronauts on unicorns to sophisticated descriptions of complicated subjects, AI accomplishes things we previously believed to be possible for humans alone. However, it has posed a challenge to classical copyright law, a regime craf

Introduction In the past the realm of international arbitration was seen as a quiet, technical process which was seen as a way for businesses and states to settle their disputes in a fair manner- away from politics. But today, the calm balance is seen to be breaking. The world is divided once again, but not by walls or weapons this time, but because of the growing mistrust and power struggles between major nations. As trade battles, sanctions and new alliances reshape global

INTRODUCTION India's financial infrastructure is transforming at a rapid pace with fintech innovation and the advent of blockchain technology but the country's securities law framework is nevertheless not adequately equipped to handle new forms of digital funding such as equity crowdfunding and Security Token Offerings (STOs). While the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (SCRA), the Companies Act, 2013, and regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of I

Introduction: Regulatory Refinements Amid Escalating Corporate Tensions The corporate governance framework of India which is developed under the Companies Act 2013 is slowly becoming accustomed to more intricate shareholders disputes that are related to intellectual property (IP). IP already forms 35% of the corporate valuation in knowledge-intensive companies like technology and media, and equals INR 1.2 crore lakh in FY 2025. The IP lawsuits have increased more than 5,000 c

Introduction In 2021, at COP26 India announced its ambitious target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. Recently, India successfully hit its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) target for non-fossil fuel energy capacity in June, 2025 accomplishing a goal of 50% clean energy in its power sources, five years before its original 2030 deadline. India has also enacted several schemes and plans like, National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), National Biofuel Policy,

There has been an enormous shift in the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in India in the last decade, not only due to strategic corporate expansion but also due to the opportunities of distressed assets. Having Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) being a systematic approach to corporate insolvency resolution, the acquisition of troubled businesses through the distressed asset M&A has become a complex procedure that allows the investor to procure a running bu

Introduction Among the many offences which are delineated by the Code, there exists one which is known as abetment. Should an individual by means of provocation or encouragement incite another to commit an action, he is deemed to have abetted that action. Under the Code, the Sections 109 to 120 address the offence of abetment. These sections also prescribe the punishments that an offence of such nature may attract. Under criminal law, the offence of abetment refers to the a

Introduction: Governance Evolution in India’s Corporate Framework The corporate structure in India, which is dominated by family-owned business and which form more than 60% of the listed companies and provide approximately 70% of the GDP in 2025, still remains careful to reconcile the principles of control by the promoters and protection to the minority shareholders. As the monetization of intellectual property (IP) gains pace, and licensing receivables hit INR 45,000 crore i

Introduction: Catalyzing IP Monetization in a Volatile Fiscal Environment The startup ecosystem in India which accommodates more than 120,000 businesses that have an estimated valuation of USD 450 billion by 2025 is increasingly using intellectual property (IP) as a security capital to finance their growth. The growth in IP-backed lending was 28% compared to the year before to INR 15,000 crore, which was matched with the maturity of the venture debt market. This expansion, wh

Abstract In the digital age, we have seen the rise of influencer culture, which has put into the hands of individuals the power to shape what consumers think of products and how brands are perceived via endorsers and sponsored content. While this has brought about new marketing and communication tools, it has also brought forth very important legal and ethical issues. This blog looks at the legal structure that governs influencer marketing, which we see play out in laws like

Introduction: In 2019 new labour code was passed by Indian parliament but not yet enforced and published in the official gazette of government of India, labour code of 2019 was make various changes and provide a relief to workers or employee from harsh working conditions and providing some extra rights to woman workers like they also doing work in night shift is they are conformable apart from that when we see the working conditions of woman workers is not so good but if we

1. Introduction Imagine if Siri or Google Assistant could have the voice of Jagjit Singh or Asha Bhosle, the voices of legendary performers could be cloned using AI tools, reproduced endlessly, and sold to the highest bidder without consent or credit, this has become a reality!! [i] The essence of what makes their artistry unique can be reduced to data, stripped of its soul, and commercialised in ways the legends never agreed to. That’s what unfolded in the case of Lehrm